line up all the players on the line
Running on the spot for 15 seconds x 3
10 Star jumps x 3
No 1- run to the other side of the court touch the line and back to the start
No 2- Run from one side to the other touch the line and run backwards to the start
No 3- Run from one side to the other touch the line and high knees back to the start
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